Service disruptions

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• Posted: September 6, 2024  
• Updated April 21, 2025
• Location(s): University Crescent
• Timeframe (Est): Until further notice
• Category: Road Construction 
• Overview: Work on University Crescent will start up again beginning the week of April 21, 2025 with underground utility renewal. Road renewal will commence in late May and will last until September/October 2025. Construction includes utility upgrades, road renewal, new sidewalk, lighting and new traffic signals at Markham Road and Sifton Road. Traffic on University Crescent will be reduced to one lane in either direction from Thatcher Drive to Dysart Road. Delays may be experienced during peak times. Please plan accordingly. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Transit service will be maintained with temporary bus stop relocations when required. Transit reroutes may be required during special events. There will be no on-street parking. Caution should be taken at all times. Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated. 
  
  For more information visit: University Crescent Pavement Renewals Project - Public Works - City of Winnipeg. Questions related to City of Winnipeg road construction and infrastructure projects should be relayed to 311contact Ryan Cunningham.
   

• Posted: February 07, 2025
• Update: March 07, 2025
• Location(s): Markham Road
• Timeframe (Est): March 12, 2025 – April 9, 2025
  Category: Road Construction 
  Overview: Manitoba Hydro will be working on underground infrastructure along Markham Road. Work was anticipated to start mid-February, but has been delayed. The work is now expected to commence March 12, 2025 and last until April 9, 2025. During this work periodic closures of Markham Road are expected. The work is expected in two sections from Snow Street to Bohemier Trail as well as Bohemier Trail – University Crescent. 
   

• Signage will be placed in the impacted areas to inform the public. Please plan accordingly. Impacts to Transit Service along Bohemier Trail are not anticipated. To access the Fort Garry campus parking map please visit: UofM Ft. Garry Parking Map - Google My Maps
   

  Please note that Parking Lots Q, U, SD, L, ACW, AC, ALC, D, and the Fort Garry Parkade all accommodate longer term/casual parking for posted rates. 
  This is a Manitoba Hydro project along a City of Winnipeg street. Questions related to this closure should be relayed to 311.

• Posted: June 27, 2024 (Update: June 30, 2025) 
• Location(s): Sifton Rd
• Timeframe (Est): Until further notice
• Category: Road Construction

• Overview: Sifton Road has reopened with one lane accessing University Crescent. Traffic has resumed to normal on Dysart Road and Sidney Smith Street. Construction on Sifton Road and University Crescent continues through spring/summer 2025 and delays can be expected.

  In order to reduce delays, interim pick-up and drop-off locations have been identified across the Fort Garry campus. See map for locations.

  Please plan accordingly. Some delays may be experienced during peak times. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times. Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.

• Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt  or (204) 996-5489.

• Posted: July 4, 2025 
• Location(s): University Cres. / Freedman Cres. / Gillson St. / Campus Wide
• Timeframe (Est): Starting early July – September 1
• Category: Road Construction
• Overview: Please be advised that campus wide parking lot, road and walkway repairs have started. In addition to this, warranty repairs along University Cres., Freedman Cres., and Gillson St. will commence on Monday, July 7. Traffic will be maintained at all times, however minor delays may be experienced during peak times so please plan accordingly. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times. Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.
• Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt  or (204) 996-5489.

• Posted: July 14 2025 
• Location(s): Tecumseh between McDermot and the UM Parkade
• Timeframe (Est): Friday, July 18th, 2025, 7am to 1pm
• Category: Road Closure
• Overview: Please be advised that Tecumseh between McDermot and the UM Parkade will be closed to all vehicle & pedestrian traffic for concrete work for the New Bannatyne Building on Friday, July 18th from 7am until 1pm. Access to the UM Parkade will be available from Bannatyne

• Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Mark Ager or (204) 228-4664.

• Posted: July 15, 2025 
• Location(s): Service Road 2 S and Service Road 1 S – alongside of Central Energy Plant (see attached)
• Timeframe (Est): July 16, 2025, 8:30 am – 1pm
• Category: Road Closure

• Overview: Please be advised that Service Road 2S will be closed beside the Central Energy Plant to allow for the presence of a crane, July 16, 8:30am – 11:30am.  

  Service Road 1S will also be closed beside the Central Energy Plant to allow for the presence of a crane, July 16, 11am -1pm.  No vehicle access will be allowed. Access to AV Mauro will not be affected.  Signage and barricades will be in place. 

   

• Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Anish Gaur or (431) 335-7826.

• Posted: Feb 22, 2024              

• Location(s): Washrooms 113 and 114

• Timeframe (Est): Feb 15th, 2024 until further notice

• Category: Washroom closure

• Overview: Washrooms located at rooms 113 and 114 in the Architecture 2 building are temporarily closed due to a breach in the drain line in the crawl space.
  Our plumbing shop is currently working on formulating a repair plan to address the issue promptly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are working diligently to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
  In the meantime, we will be posting signs to help direct you to the nearest available bathroom locations within the building. Your understanding and cooperation during this time are greatly appreciated.

  Questions or concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Bert Requeima or (204) 789-3822.

• Posted on May 22/24

• Location: Parking Lot A

• Timeframe: Wednesday, 05/1/24 Starting @ 6:00 am. until Further notice

• Category: Generator Maintenance

• Overview: We are in the final repair stages of having the North generator put back online. The temporary generator in parking lot A (see map for location) currently cannot be removed until a full load test to the existing one has been completed. 
  On Monday April 13th, a semi and trailer will be bringing a load bank and transformer to perform this task. Once the load test has been completed, we will be arranging to remove all the trailers from parking lot A.
  Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Gino Gilberto at (204) 430-1302.

• Posted: September 11, 2024      
• Location(s): Greenspace (Former T-Block Bldg) between Med Rehab, Medical Services & Chown
• Timeframe: Thursday, September 19, 2024 to December 2026
• Category: Construction Laydown in Greenspace 
• Overview: Please be advised of the greenspace (former T-Block Building) will be turned over to the General Contractor as a construction laydown space starting Thursday, September 19, 2024 to December 2026. There will be four accessible parking spaces maintained on the east side of Med Rehab, see attached plan highlighted in teal.
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Mark Ager at 204-228-4664. 

The Joyce Fromson Pool is currently closed and will remain closed until further notice. 

An assessment revealed that it has reached the end of its lifespan and is no longer viable. The university is actively exploring options for replacing the pool 

UM remains committed to offering high-quality swim programming and will continue to update the community as more information becomes available about replacing the Joyce Fromson Pool.

Read the full UM Today story.

• Posted: September 16, 2024      
• Location(s): Elevator – Main Elevator #1 
• Timeframe (Est): Sept 20^th, 2024 – Until building construction is done
• Category: Elevator Shutdown  
• Overview: Starting September 20^th, 2024, the main elevator at Machray Hall will be out of service during building construction. Elevators at Parker and Armes will still be available at the tunnel level as usual. 
  
  Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Anne Cholakis at 431-278-8574.

• Posted: March 31, 2025
• Updated: April 17, 2025      
• Revised Timeframe (est.): Wednesday, 04/02/2025 to Wednesday, 04/30/2025 (7:30 am. - 6 pm. daily)
  Category: New Building Construction - Pre-Cast Pile Driving - Phase 2
  Overview: Please be aware of the second phase of the pre-cast pile driving starting on Wednesday, 04/02/2025 to Wednesday, 04/30/2025. This work will occur at the New Bannatyne Building site (805 McDermot Avenue). 
   
• Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed towards Mark Ager at (204) 228-4664.

• Posted: May 1, 2025  
• Updated June 23,2025 
• Location(s): Complete building 
• Timeframe (Est): May 13th to July 7th – Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM each day for Fire Alarm Shutdown – Cooling will be off the entire time
• Category:55 Chancellors Circle – Cooling System Repair   Extended to June 25, 2025. The repair of the air conditioning system at 55 Chancellors Circle has been extended due to damaged equipment received from the manufacturer. As a result, the building’s cooling system will remain offline until July 7th, 2025.
• Partial cooling is expected to be restored by June 27th, with full cooling in place by July 7th. , with full cooling in place by June 25. During this time, indoor temperatures may be higher than normal during periods of warm weather.
   
• Questions or concerns can be directed to Anish Gaur, 431-335-7826.

• Posted: May 20, 2025 
• Location(s):  Temporarily Closure of the Entrance/ Exit of Service Road 1S at Maclean Crescent
• Timeframe (Est):  Starting May 27 until July 18th, 2025 
• Category: Access Disruption - Hydro Electrical Re-Servicing: Install of Underground Electrical Infrastructure
• Overview:  Please be advised of the temporary entrance/ exit closure of Service Road 1S at Maclean Crescent starting May 27 until July 18. This will affect 100 feet of Service Road 1S roadway and construction fencing will impact 8 parking stalls on the east side of Parking Lot D. Note: Parking Services has been notified of the temporary parking stall closure.
• Questions/ concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Mark Ager at (204) 228-4664. 
   

• Posted: June 06, 2025 
• Location(s): Roof Renewal
• Timeframe (est.): Monday, June 9 from 7:00 am. to Mid September
• Category: Roof Renewal
• Overview: The Medical Services Building Structural Upgrades to the Roof Assembly Project is set to resume on Monday, June 9, 2025, with an anticipated/forecasted duration of 3 months (completion by ~mid-September).
• Our contractor (Winnipeg Building & Decorating) will be performing the work from the rooftop access; however, periodic construction noise (masonry chipping, sawing & hammering) is expected on level 200 over the course of this work.   The 1st phase of roof repairs will occur over the L200 Washrooms, which will allow for an initial evaluation of the noise levels encountered/migrating into L200 occupied areas.  Efforts to limit excessively disruptive/noisy activities to the early morning periods (7-8:30am) will be undertaken wherever the construction sequence of activities allows.   Please be aware that construction sounds will still be apparent sporadically throughout the day as various construction tasks are undertaken (lumber movement, sawing, hammering) on the roof.
• The highlighted location on Level 200 Floor Plan below shows the area of roofing renewal/where work will be occurring on the roof this summer: 

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• Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Richard Chaput or 204.770.3796.

• Posted: July 8, 2025 
• Location(s): North side of building 
• Timeframe (Est): Starting July 14, 2025, for the duration of the project
• Category: Access Shutdown  
• Overview: Mechanical Contractor will be proceeding with the replacement of sanitary sewer piping and storm sewer piping in the crawlspace of Architecture II building starting Monday, July 14, 2025. Access to the work area will be provided by exposing portion of the existing foundation along recessed courtyard at the north side of the building (Excavation Area 1). Adjacent area at the east side will be also excavated as required to connect the new lines to existing concrete pipes outside the building.
• Questions/ concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Alex Sopilnyak at (204) 797-5644. 

• Posted: July 8, 2025 
• Location(s): All Buildings
• Timeframe (Est): June 28, 2025 to July 21, 2025
• Category: Annual Steam Shutdown  
• Overview: Steam distribution shut down at the Fort Garry Campus during the following period: 
  SHUT DOWN Saturday, June 28, 2025 6:00 am 
  START UP Monday, July 21, 2025 8:00 am 
  This is essential for the Central Energy Plant Upgrades project. During this time frame, we will be providing domestic hot water where electric hot water stand-by heaters are available. Air conditioning, as well as normal building ventilation, will continue to operate during the shutdown. Steam heating will not be available during this time. Buildings will be cooler than normal depending on the outside temperature. 
  Steam at 75 lbs psi will be available again by Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 8:00 am. 
• Questions/ concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Anish Gaur at (431) 335-7826. 

• Posted: July 11, 2025 
• Location(s): Brodie Centre
• Timeframe (Est): Wednesday 07-16-2025
• Category: Semi-Annual Generator Inspection   
• Overview: Please be advised the semi-annual inspection of the Brodie / JBRC Building   generator will take place Wednesday 07-16-2025 as per Government legislation. Emergency power on levels 000 to 400 of the Brodie Centre will be affected during the inspection, emergency power on levels 500-800 of JBRC will not be affected. There will be two small power outages to lighting and power circuits that are associated with the emergency generator, one on transfer from normal to emergency power and one on retransfer from emergency to normal power.  The duration of the first outage will be approximately 30 seconds and the duration of the second outage will be approximately 1 second. The power outlets associated with the generator are red in colour, brown and white outlets are not affected by the generator inspection.
• Questions/ concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Ken Mularchuk at (204) 789-3636. 

• Posted: July 14, 2025 
• Location(s): Roof 
• Timeframe (Est): July 14, 2025 - Ongoing
• Category: Roof Replacement and repairs  
• Overview: Work is beginning on the roof repair/replacement project affecting Agriculture and Plant Science buildings.  Contractors will be working on the roof for approximately 2 months to complete the repair.  Entrance to the buildings will be maintained with a protective walkway being constructed for pedestrian safety where required.
• Questions/ concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Dan Ionescu at (204) 293-7196 or  Kelly Thomas at (204) 770-3795. 

• Posted: July 15, 2025 
• Location(s): Entire Buildings
• Timeframe (Est): Wednesday July 23/25 6: pm and will be back on Monday morning July 28/25 
• Category: Reverse Osmosis Water  
• Overview: Please be advised the reverse osmosis water system to supply all buildings will be out of service from Wednesday July 23/25 6:00 pm for sanitization and will be back on Monday morning July 28/25. Please turn off any lab equipment that operates on R.O. water including sanitizers, sterilizers, and Millipore systems.
• Questions/ concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Ken Mularchuk at (204) 789-3636.